| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $214.97 | 3.305% | $222.0748 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 4.837% | $240.6533 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 10.611% | $159.9767 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.55 | 11.667% | $246.2816 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.49 | 3.251% | $253.4709 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.32 | 12.323% | $174.4601 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.26 | 11.733% | $49.453 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.77 | $1,346.3704 | $1,346.36 | $1,346.35 | $1,346.60 | |